Best Therapist in Berkeley CA
When you’ve spent so much of your life navigating a world that critiques how you look, just existing within yourself can feel like a profound effort. It’s that heavy sense of overextension where you feel wound tight, as if your body is a problem that still needs to be solved. Struggling with body image isn’t just about the reflection you see; it’s about how your body feels to live in. If you’ve carried criticism or pressure for a long time, your system has likely adopted a state of "readiness" as its primary language. Reconnecting can feel overwhelming because your internal wiring has become an expert at staying braced against judgment. At Life By Design Therapy ™, we focus on building a sanctuary within, helping you guide that survival energy toward a peaceful exit. We work with you to gently teach your system that the era of constant fixing can finally come to a close. Here are a few somatic tools to help you move from evaluation toward awareness: 🌿 Gentle Reconnection ...